Ten Ways to Frustrate Attackers in Network Security

Discover effective network security strategies in this 40-minute conference talk from BSidesCharm 2023, where experienced pentester Justin Palk reveals ten crucial methods to thwart potential attackers. Learn to identify critical misconfigurations and security oversights that can leave networks vulnerable to rapid compromise, while exploring robust controls and architectural decisions that significantly impede malicious activities. Gain practical insights from an attacker's perspective on network security strengths and weaknesses, and master the use of essential tools for conducting pre-pentest security assessments. Drawing from over 16 years of diverse experience across academic, federal civilian government, and health research sectors, Palk combines his expertise as a sysadmin, developer, auditor, and assessment team lead to deliver actionable defensive strategies for modern security challenges.